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spironolactone

DEFINITIONS OF: spironolactone

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n a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension

Synonyms:
Aldactone
Type of:
antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
a drug that reduces high blood pressure
adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
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